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BGauss MAX C12 vs Ola S1 X

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BGauss MAX C12
Ola S1 X

BGauss

MAX C12

From ₹1.05 Lakh

Full MAX C12 page Change

Ola Electric

S1 X

From ₹84,999

Full S1 X page Change
BGauss MAX C12C12i EX · ₹1.05 Lakh
Ola S1 XS1 X 2kWh · ₹84,999

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price MAX C12: ₹1.05 Lakh S1 X: ₹84,999 (ahead) S1 X ₹20,241 cheaper
Braking MAX C12: Not listed S1 X: Combined braking (CBS)
Range MAX C12: 85 km S1 X: 108 km (ahead) Claimed
Power MAX C12: 2.4 kW S1 X: 7 kW (ahead)
Weight MAX C12: 107 kg S1 X: 108 kg Seat height 765 vs 805 mm
Versions MAX C12: 3 S1 X: 5 (ahead)

Pick the S1 X for the lower price, more range, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.05 Lakh
₹84,999
On-road in
₹1.09 Lakh
₹89,717
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹2,909 a month
₹2,384 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
2.4 kW
7 kW
Torque
Not listed
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
85 km
108 km

Vehicle Details

Brand
BGauss
Not listed
Model
MAX C12 (listed by BGauss as BG MAX C12)
Not listed
Body Type
Electric Scooter
Not listed
Ex-showroom Price
Rs 1,05,240 to Rs 1,29,990 after the PM E-Drive deduction
Not listed
Price Before PM E-Drive
Rs 1,09,990 / Rs 1,28,990 / Rs 1,34,990, including GST and charger
Not listed
Fuel Type
Electric
Not listed
Platform
C12 Gen-2
Not listed
Riding Modes
Eco (45 kmph) and Sport (60 kmph)
Not listed
Battery Warranty
3 years or 30,000 km, raised to 5 years or 75,000 km on selected versions
Not listed
Booking Amount
Rs 500
Not listed

Motor & Battery

Motor
Hub motor
Not listed
Motor and Controller Rating
IP67
Not listed
Battery Capacity
2.0 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.7 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
2.0 kWh / 3.0 kWh / 4.0 kWh installed (Lithium-ion NMC, IP67)
Usable Capacity
1.85 kWh (C12i EX) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12i 2.0) / 2.5 kWh (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Cell Type
Lithium ion, LFP
Not listed
Battery Weight
20 kg (C12i EX) / 25 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 25 kg (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Battery Rating
IP67, CAN enabled, aluminium case, Chogori connector
Not listed
Battery Removal
Removable with tools
Not listed
Charger
10 A, CAN enabled, standard
Not listed
Charging Time (0 to 80%)
3 hrs to 3 hrs 15 min (C12i EX) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 4 hrs 30 min to 4 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Charging Time (0 to 100%)
4 hrs 40 min to 5 hrs (C12i EX) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12i 2.0) / 6 hrs 30 min to 6 hrs 45 min (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Auxiliary Battery
12 V 4 Ah VRLA, maintenance free
Not listed
Motor Type
Not listed
Hub Motor / Mid-drive Electric Motor
Charging Time
Not listed
Home 0-100%: 7.4 hr (4.0 kWh) / 6.5 hr (3.0 kWh) / 5.0 hr (2.0 kWh) with 500W charger

Performance

Top Speed
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
101 km/h (2kWh) / 115 km/h (3kWh) / 123 km/h (4kWh) / 125 km/h (X+ 4kWh and X+ 5.2kWh), per olaelectric.com's own variant comparison data
0 to 40 kmph
7.7 s
Not listed
Eco Mode
45 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Not listed
Sport Mode
60 kmph (plus or minus 2)
Not listed
Gradeability
14 degrees (plus or minus 2) with one rider (75 kg), 10 degrees (plus or minus 2) with two riders (150 kg)
Not listed
Reverse Mode
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Cruise Mode
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Low Battery Mode
Limp home mode below 10% charge, capped at about 20 kmph
Not listed

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake
Drum, 130 mm
Not listed
Rear Brake
Drum with CBS, 130 mm
Not listed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not listed
Wheels
Steel
Not listed
Tyres
Tubeless
Not listed
Front Tyre
90/90 on a 12 inch rim
Not listed
Rear Tyre
90/100 on a 10 inch rim
Not listed
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Drum Brake, 130 mm (or Disc, 220 mm on X+)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Not listed
Drum Brake, 130 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Not listed
Combined Braking System (CBS) with Electronic Regenerative Braking
Wheel Type
Not listed
12-inch Steel Wheels / Alloy Wheels (Dual-tone covers)
Front Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-12 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
Not listed
90/90-12 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Hydraulic telescopic
Twin Telescopic Hydraulic Forks
Rear Suspension
Double hydraulic spring shock absorber, 4 step adjustable
Dual Hydraulic Coil-Spring Shock Absorbers
Chassis
Tubular, CED coated (BGauss quotes 800 hours of rust testing)
Not listed
Body Panels
Plastic (ABS and PP)
Not listed
Water Wading Limit
300 mm
Not listed
Standard Payload
150 kg
Not listed
Frame Type
Not listed
Gen-2 Tubular Steel Underbone Chassis with flat floorboard
Wheelbase
Not listed
1359 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
160 mm

Dimensions

Length
1,825 mm
1861 mm
Width
706 mm
850 mm
Height
1,153 mm
1288 mm
Wheelbase
1,292 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
765 mm
805 mm
Seat Length
774 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
155 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
107 kg (C12i EX) / 112 kg (MAX C12i 2.0) / 112 kg (MAX C12 3.0)
108 kg (2 kWh) / 112 kg (3 kWh) / 116 kg (4 kWh)

Instrument Cluster

Display
CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (C12i EX) / CAN enabled digital console, IP65 (MAX C12i 2.0) / 5 inch (12.7 cm) TFT, IP67 (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Turn by Turn Navigation
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Call Notifications
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Display Themes
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Night Mode
Auto adjusting (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Auto Brightness
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
User Profiles
2 (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Document Storage
2 documents per profile (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Ride and Charge Statistics
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
Distance to Empty
Yes (MAX C12 3.0)
Not listed
App Features
Service coupon, user manual and tutorial in the BGauss app on every version
Not listed
Display Type
Not listed
3.5-inch / 5.0-inch Segmented High-Contrast LCD Screen with physical key / digital access
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (on S1 X+ with 5" LCD) / Optional (on base S1 X)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation on X+ / app)
USB Charging
Not listed
Yes (USB mobile charging port)

Safety & Convenience

Combined Braking System
Yes, on all versions
Not listed
Roll Over Detection
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Side Stand Motor Cut-off
Yes
Not listed
Motor Function While Braking
Yes
Not listed
Vehicle Health Check
MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Firmware Updates
Over the air, MAX C12 3.0 only
Not listed
Service Reminder
Yes
Not listed
SOS and DigiLocker Connect
Yes
Not listed
USB Charging Port
Yes
Not listed
Stands
Side stand with sensor and a one push main stand
Not listed
Communication Protocol
CAN 2.0
Not listed
Riding Modes
Not listed
3 Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Traction Control
Not listed
Yes (Side stand alert and FallSafe)
Cruise Control
Not listed
Yes (Cruise Control on X+)
Reverse Assist
Not listed
Yes (Reverse Mode)
Regenerative Braking
Not listed
Yes (Electronic Regenerative Braking)

Lights

Headlamp
LED
Not listed
Tail Lamp
LED
Not listed
Indicators
LED
Not listed
Daytime Running Lamp
LED
Not listed
Headlight
Not listed
Full LED Twin Projector Headlamps with Halo DRL
Taillight
Not listed
Full LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
Not listed
Full LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Length
774 mm
Not listed
Under-seat Storage
23 L, fits a full-size helmet
Not listed
Underfoot Storage
Lockable, holds the charger
Not listed
Front Storage
Yes, with a USB port inside
Not listed
Luggage Hook
Front hook
Not listed
Seat Type
Not listed
Single-piece comfort bench seat
Under-Seat Storage / Boot Space
Not listed
34 Litres (under-seat storage)

Choice

Versions
3 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹1.05 Lakh – ₹1.3 Lakh
₹84,999 – ₹1.45 Lakh
Colours
10 colours
5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

C12i EX₹1.05 Lakh S1 X 3kWh₹1.04 Lakh S1 X ₹1,241 less

On-road price by city

MAX C12 C12i EX against S1 X S1 X 2kWh

CityMAX C12S1 XGap
Mumbai₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
Pune₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
New Delhi₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
Bengaluru₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
Chennai₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
Hyderabad₹1.09 Lakh₹89,717S1 X ₹19,778 less
Ahmedabad₹1.16 Lakh₹94,817S1 X ₹20,992 less
Kolkata₹1.16 Lakh₹95,967S1 X ₹19,778 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the MAX C12 or the S1 X?

The S1 X, by ₹20,241 on the versions compared here: MAX C12 C12i EX at ₹1.05 Lakh against S1 X S1 X 2kWh at ₹84,999, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.09 Lakh against ₹89,717.

Which has more range?

The S1 X claims 108 km against 85 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The MAX C12 C12i EX makes 2.4 kW and the S1 X S1 X 2kWh makes 7 kW.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,909 a month for the MAX C12 and ₹2,384 for the S1 X, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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